SBM-G was launched by Govt. of India with effect from 2nd October 2014 with the goal to achieve universal sanitation coverage in rural areas by 2nd October 2019.The nodal Ministry for SBM-G is the Ministry of Jal Shakti & the scheme is being implemented by the State/UT Govt.

As on 31 March 2019, total sanction and disbursement under SBM-G stood at Rs. 15,000 crore and Rs. 8698.20 crore respectively. During 2019-20, an additional amount of Rs. 3600.00 crore was released to NCDWS&Q under SBM-G taking the cumulative release under SBM-G to Rs. 12,298.20 crore as on 31 March 2020.

During 2018-19 and 2019-20, total 3.29 cr household toilets (2.23 crore in 2018-19 and 1.06 crore during 2019-20) have been constructed. (source : Dept. of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti website as on 31.03.2020).